Breville BKE720BSS
Score: 85/100
Hamilton Beach Professional Digital LCD Temperature Control
Score: 87/100$107.21
Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Professional Digital Kettle combines ultra-fast heating with six precise temperature presets and a programmable timer in a sturdy stainless-steel body. Its weight and lack of a built-in infuser may deter users seeking a lightweight or all-in-one solution. Suited for tea and coffee aficionados who prioritize speed, accuracy, and countertop convenience.
The Breville BKE720BSS Temp Select kettle combines a 1500W element with five temperature presets and a 20-minute keep-warm function, delivering precise brewing control. Its main drawbacks are the persistent beeping and a bulky footprint that may not suit small kitchens. Ideal for tea and coffee enthusiasts who value temperature accuracy over compact size.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.7 Lbest | 1.7 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 612 secondsbest |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
100 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.6 kgbest | 1.696 kg |
20 minutesbest | — | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
253 mm | 260 mmbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(1) | ||
Temperature Range (°C) | 100 °C | 71-100 °C |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 1.60 kg | 1.696 kg |
Height (mm) | 253 mm | 260 mm |
Width (mm) | 172 mm | 240 mm |
Depth (mm) | 219 mm | 167 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Breville for its tea-specific temperature presets, reliable 20-minute keep-warm, and splash-preventing soft lid, describing it as a premium choice for tea and pour-over coffee enthusiasts.
Everyday users consistently praise the kettle's solid construction, fast yet quiet heating, and the flexibility of multiple temperature settings, rating it highly for durability and performance.
Professional reviewers emphasize the kettle's ultra-fast 1500 W heating, precise digital temperature presets, and sturdy stainless-steel build with a cordless 360° base. They also note the clear LCD display with live temperature and water-level visibility, as well as the convenience of a programmable timer, positioning it as a high-performance countertop appliance for tea and coffee enthusiasts.
Everyday users who have demonstrated the product in videos praise its intuitive LCD, rapid boil time, and visible water level, especially appreciating the blue LED illumination for low-light use. However, the lack of published customer reviews makes broader consumer sentiment difficult to gauge.
